Commute in Comfort: Biking in Buckhead
Buckhead is committed to providing safe and convenient commuting options for its residents and visitors. With over 15 miles of dedicated bike lanes, our community offers a network of routes that make cycling a practical and enjoyable choice for your daily commute.
Whether you’re looking to avoid traffic congestion, reduce your carbon footprint, or simply enjoy the fresh air and exercise, Buckhead’s bike lanes provide a convenient and sustainable way to get around. Discover the many benefits of cycling and explore our community on two wheels.
Ready to bike Buckhead?
Propel ATL provides bike resources including beginner classes, quick tips, and support for your new bike commute. Get started with their bike commuter guide.
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Atlanta Bike Challenge
Biketober is here! Atlanta’s region-wide bike challenge will again run from October 1st – 31st. Ride with your workplace, create a social team, ride as an individual… or all three! Ride anywhere, any time, for any purpose. The more you ride and encourage others to join, the more points you earn.
This challenge is not only a great way to get comfortable on a bike but a fun way to come together with friends, neighbors and coworkers.
2024 grand prize: a brand new Batch Cycles e-bike!
Witchy Wheels Bike Parade on PATH400
October 27th, 1pm – 4pm
Gear up for an afternoon to celebrate Georgia Commute Options’ annual Biketober challenge with Livable Buckhead!
Join us on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for a frightfully fun time along PATH400 and Peachtree Neighborhood Park. Whether you’re a seasoned biker or just love Halloween, this event is perfect for all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins in the Buckhead community!
🚴 Event Highlights:
- Halloween-Themed Bike Parade: Decorate your bike with your spookiest Halloween flair and ride through the beautiful fall scenery of Buckhead.
- Costume Contests: Prizes for best-dressed adult, child under 14, and even pets! Plus, awards for the best-decorated bikes (adult and child categories).
- Trick or Treating: Our local business partners, including Capital One Café, Patagonia, Shake Shack, and Trader Joe’s Buckhead, will be handing out treats! Pet-friendly treats, too!
- Live DJ: Get in the spooky spirit with music and surprises throughout the day!
Date: Sunday, October 27th
Time: 1 pm to 4 pm
Location: PATH400 & Peachtree Neighborhood Park
Resources
These resources are your starting point for everything bike-related in Buckhead. From finding the perfect bike shop to learning essential cycling skills, we’ve got you covered. So saddle up and start pedaling your way through Buckhead!
PATH400: Buckhead’s own multi-use trail, PATH400 winds 5.2 miles from Lindbergh to Sandy Springs through the Buckhead core.
PATH Foundation Trail Map: The full map of trails in the area including Path400, the Beltline, and others.
Transit App: Plan trips and see alternatives, all in one place.
Free Bike Classes: Join PropelATL for their monthly cycling classes. Whether you want to learn how to ride a bike, cycle Atlanta’s city streets like a pro, or engage your group in bike safety skills, they’ve got a class for everyone.
Peachtree Bikes: Located on Roswell Rd, it’s the nearest bike shop to Buckhead.
Big Peach Ride + Run – Brookhaven: Big Peach is a locally owned running and cycling specialty store that carries and services bikes.
Bike Nashbar: An online bike shop with great prices on many specialty parts, as well as an affordable line of house-brand items.
Sheldon Brown Bicycle Technical Information: A go-to source of information about bicycle maintenance, repair and customization.
Park Tool YouTube: Park Tool makes some of the most widely used bike repair tools in the industry, and produces a thorough and easy to follow set of instructional videos for doing your own bike repairs.
The Basics of Bike Maintenance
In this video series, Kip Dunlap walks you through the essential steps of bike maintenance to keep your bike running smoothly and safely. From understanding the different parts of your bike to changing a flat tire and adjusting your shifters, Kip covers all the basics you need to know.
Changing a Flat Tube
Flat tires are a common occurrence, but with the right tools and techniques, you can easily fix them yourself. Kip demonstrates how to change a flat tire tube step-by-step.
Parts of the Bike
Learn about the different parts of your bike, including the frame, wheels, drivetrain, brakes, and components. Understanding the layout of your bike will help you identify and troubleshoot any problems.
Basic Shifter Adjustment
Shifters allow you to change gears and adjust your pedaling cadence. Kip shows you how to properly adjust your shifters so you can ride comfortably and efficiently.
Cleaning the Chain
The chain is one of the most important components of your bike, and it needs to be cleaned and lubricated regularly to prevent wear and tear. Kip demonstrates how to clean your chain using a chain cleaner and lubricant.
